Eliminating Cockroaches For Good: A Comprehensive Approach For Pompano Beach Homes

Cockroaches are common, but few homeowners take them seriously until these creepy crawlies find their way into their homes. Once an infestation takes root, it takes a professional hand to end the madness. Great Southern Environmental Services offers our comprehensive cockroach control in Pompano Beach to help homeowners stay safe and pest-free. Read on to discover how the best pest control in Pompano Beach can help you.

Signs Of German Cockroaches: Recognizing Their Presence In Your Home

German cockroaches are the most common roach found worldwide, and usually, they're what comes to mind when someone thinks of cockroaches. They're small (up to 1.6 centimeters long), light brown, and have two black streaks on the back of their head. They're commonly found in apartments but can appear in any building that provides food, water, and shelter.

If you've seen one cockroach, you can safely assume there are others nearby you aren't seeing. Likewise, if a neighbor has an infestation, you're likely to deal with an infestation, as these pests spread quickly. Other signs that point towards infestation include finding their droppings in your home, spotting eggs or egg sacks, and a strong, musty odor in your home.

If you suspect you have a cockroach infestation on your hands, reach out to Great Southern Environmental Services right away. We'll perform a top-to-bottom investigation of your property to identify your pests and the damage they've caused before devising a treatment plan to end it.  

Health Risks: Cockroaches Spread Disease And Trigger Allergies

Cockroaches in Pompano Beach are far from clean creatures. In their quest to find secure food sources, they sometimes travel through unsavory settings, like sewers and trash cans. They'll also eat (almost) everything, exposing them to more pathogens and bacteria.

All of this nastiness can get passed onto us through cross-contamination. Cockroaches can leave traces of these things when they crawl across a surface, and this becomes a serious problem when they find their way into cupboards, pantries, and food containers.

Cockroaches can also trigger allergies through their presence. Their waste and shed exoskeletons contain an enzyme that triggers sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, sore throat, and itchy skin in some. They may also trigger asthma attacks in those who suffer from the condition.

We believe every infestation is different, so we design each treatment plan for your situation. Great Southern Environmental Services will work fast to treat your home and keep you and your family safe. 

Professional Cockroach Extermination: When To Call The Experts

You should never take a "wait and see" attitude with cockroaches. If you only see one, it doesn't account for the others you don't see lurking nearby. Even then, it only takes a short time for a cockroach population to explode, and as prolific breeders, their numbers will swell unless you act fast. 

Call Great Southern Environmental Services as soon as possible is the first step to securing your home against these pests. Call us today for a free quote for our cockroach control services.

Cockroach Prevention: Proactive Tips To Prevent Infestations

Cockroach prevention and removal go hand in hand. Once you're back to living cockroach free, you should take steps to ensure they won't come back. Here are some simple ways you can repel cockroaches:

• Keep your home clean to remove potential hiding places.
• Make sure you secure your food in appropriate containers.
• Repair any leaks in your home to eliminate water sources. 
• Wipe down your counters regularly to remove food debris.

You can count on Great Southern Environmental Services for home pest control in Pompano Beach. We'll show you different ways to prevent future infestations when we work for you. Reach out to us today and get one step closer to a pest-free home.